Air frying fish fillets is a fantastic way to get crispy, golden results without deep frying. Here’s a simple recipe for air fryer fish fillets
Ingredients:
- 2 fish fillets (such as tilapia, cod, or any white fish)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg, beaten
- Cooking spray or olive oil spray
Instructions:
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Prepare Breading Station:
- In a shallow bowl, combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place flour in another shallow bowl.
- Beat the egg in a third shallow bowl.
- Coat the Fish:
- Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels.
- Dredge each fillet in flour, shaking off any excess.
- Dip the floured fillets into the beaten egg, allowing any excess to drip off.
- Coat the fillets evenly with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere the crumbs.
- Air Fry the Fish:
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray or brush with olive oil.
- Place the breaded fish fillets in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not overlapping.
- Spray the tops of the fillets lightly with cooking spray or olive oil.
- Cooking:
- Air fry the fish fillets at 400°F (200°C) for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking, until the fish is golden and crispy and flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve:
- Once cooked, remove the fish fillets from the air fryer and let them rest for a minute or two.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges and tartar sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.
Enjoy your crispy and delicious air fryer fish fillets!